Effects of Transformations

Maths: Edexcel A Level Pure Maths, topic 2.7.5

Effects of Transformations

Angles

Angles

  • Angles are not changed in any transformations.
Lengths

Lengths

  • Rotations, reflections and translations do not change lengths.
Multiple transformations

Multiple transformations

  • Transformations can be done one after the other.
  • When transformations are combined like this, it's very important to do them in the order they are listed.
  • Here is a reflection in the y-axis, then a translation down.

Test yourself on Effects of Transformations

  • What type of transformation is this?

  • What type of transformation is this?

  • What type of transformation is this?

  • Which of these are true statements about reflections?

  • Which of these are true statements about rotations?

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